Pathfinders

These pathfinders have been created for use in our Reading Room, with binders listing
microfilm for the records they cover. They provide step_by-step information on what
to look at and what to look for. You can print these in advanced of a visit to the
Archives. The microfilm lists mentioned in the pathfinders to birth, marriage and
death registrations can be found in our Microfilm Interloan Catalogue.

The Request for Permission to Publish, Exhibit or Broadcast is also available as a PDF file.

Miscellaneous

Guide to Published Transcriptions and Indexes of Pre-1874 Marriage Records -
Word,
PDF

This guide has been created to assist researchers in accessing and using published
transcripts and indexes to registrations of pre-1874 marriages, that are available
in the Archives of Ontario’s reading room. Those publications may also be available
in public libraries and historical and genealogical societies.

Understanding the Archival Reference Code in the Ontario Land Records Index: How
to Find the reel of Microfilm You Need
Word, PDF

The political entity we now know as Ontario was originally created in 1791 when
it was called Upper Canada. Since that time there have been numerous changes to
its boundaries, both external and internal. In addition, townships, villages, towns
and cities have frequently merged, and counties and districts have re-organized
to meet changing needs. This guide provides some background information about changes
to Ontario's borders and political composition and includes maps and tables illustrating
those changes.